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SportsRC Lens to participate in Como Cup pre-season friendly tournament from July 28 to August 1
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RC Lens is taking part in the Como Cup, a friendly pre-season tournament held from July 28 to August 1 on Lake Como, Italy. The tournament features six teams: Como, Crystal Palace, Famalicão, AlUla SC, Villarreal, and RC Lens. They are divided into two groups of three, playing 45-minute matches to reach the final on August 1. RC Lens, runner-up in France and winner of the Coupe de France last season, aims to prepare for the 2026-2027 campaign and their return to the Champions League. The team is unbeaten in summer friendlies (win vs Boulogne, draw vs Charleroi). All matches are broadcast on L'Équipe Live Foot for digital subscribers. The club's first official match is the Trophée des Champions against Paris Saint-Germain on August 16.
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After finishing as runners-up in Ligue 1 and winning the Coupe de France last season, Racing Club de Lens is aiming for another successful campaign in 2026-2027. To prepare for their return to the Champions League, the club from Artois is participating in the Como Cup, a friendly tournament held from July 28 to August 1 on the shores of Lake Como.
Tournament Format
This year’s Como Cup brings together six teams:
- Como
- Crystal Palace
- Famalicão
- AlUla SC
- Villarreal
- RC Lens
The teams are divided into two groups of three and will play 45-minute matches to secure a spot in the final. The group winners will meet on Saturday, August 1 to compete for the trophy, while the remaining teams will play in placement matches.
Lens' Summer Form
The northerners remain unbeaten since the start of the summer, with a 4-1 win against Boulogne and a 2-2 draw with Charleroi. The club hopes to maintain good form in Italy as they prepare for their first official fixture of the season: the Trophée des Champions on August 16, which the Sang et Or will play at home against Paris Saint-Germain.
How to Watch
From Tuesday, July 28 to Saturday, August 1, all matches will be available on L'Équipe Live Foot. The channel is accessible via the website, mobile app, and TV app for L'Équipe digital subscribers (starting with the Essentiel plan, from €7.99/month).
Group Stage Schedule
Tuesday, July 28 Matches to be confirmed
Wednesday, July 29 Matches to be confirmed
Source
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuWestern
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